Anti Smog Push Faces EPA Weakness Amid Watergate Fallout
EPA credibility falters as Congress questions aggressive enforcement of clean air rules. Critics say the agency is paralyzed by Watergate, while industry pushes to relax auto emission controls. Senator Tunney cites cost and durability concerns with catalytic converters and calls for updated research.
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